Gettysburg, PA

HOMES WITH STYLE, PRICE, ACREAGE AND HISTORY. ALL IN GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.

Value is in real estate in Gettysburg. Homes in Gettysburg are priced about 20% lower than Frederick, MD and about 50% lower than similar homes in northern Montgomery County, MD.

Many families locate in Gettysburg and commute to employment centers in Maryland.

• Gettysburg to Baltimore City, MD - 60 miles
• Gettysburg to Town of Frederick, MD - 37 miles
• Gettysburg to Columbia, MD - 77 miles
• Gettysburg to Rockville, MD - 65 miles

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In our current economic situation, it's not just houses that are falling into foreclosure. I have written before about shopping centers and other commercial locations that are being foreclosed but this is a first for me.

The Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Country Club, located in a very historic area, is being sold at sheriff's sale on January 9, 2009. The club has been unable to attract enough new membership to pay off a $2.9 million loan for renovations completed two years ago and actually closed it's doors in May 2008.

The story from the Carlisle Sentinel:

"The 60-year-old Gettysburg Country Club is slated to be sold at a sheriff's sale next month after a rescue of the troubled organization failed.
Susquehanna Banks, which foreclosed on the property, is seeking a minimum of $2.9 million when the property goes up for bid on Jan. 9 at the Adams County sheriff's office.
The club has been unable to pay off the debt from a major renovation in 2006, including a conference room, ballroom, pub and tennis courts.
It officially closed on May 30 this year after the club couldn't attract the membership it needed to pay down the debt.
The 120-acre property is inside the boundaries of the Gettysburg National Military Park."

While the property is located within the Gettysburg National Military Park, so are hundreds of other privately owned properties, including homes, businesses and privately owned visitor attractions. These were built prior to the designation of the area as a National Park. It is not part of the government land which is the national historic park.

Here is a link to more information that was published on May 31 right after the club closed:

http://civilwarlibrarian.blogspot.com/2008/05/news-gettysburg-country-club-site-of.html

The front page of the Gettysburg times today read that Gettysburg Homeowners would face 2,500 to 10,000 dollar sidewalk repair bills in order to comply with the ADA.

The streets listed as first priority are the following.

Pape Alley, Baltimore St, W. Middle St, Chambersburg St, Middle St, Washington St, High St, and Breckenridge St.

A list of contractors will be supplied by the Gettysburg Borough.

According to Borough Code. The owner will have 30 days to comply. Meaning that there must be some sign of progress at the end of the 30 day period.

The Borough is aware that many of the people in the town are on fixed budget and suggest that people should start saving.

I am sure many of you know that Gettysburg is a Historic town. There are two people that are disabled activists that have cost many local businesses a lot of money. Our town was established well before the ADA act was signed. Bringing it up to code is a nightmare and will be expensive.

If you are a local owner be prepared. Consider getting an estimate so that you can start saving. Its only a matter of time.

We have not yet been provided the contractor list, but anyone who works with concrete should be able to provide an estimate. I do not recommend attempted the work yourself due to placement of gas, water, and sewer lines, as well as any underground power lines depending on where you live.